José Iboy.
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Adept at kitchen leadership and team motivation, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and food safety standards at Baoli Miami. My expertise in menu planning and inventory management, coupled with a knack for fostering a collaborative environment, resulted in a marked increase in customer satisfaction and consistent quality in high-volume settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Baoli Miami
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during peak service hours.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
Expo Runner
Blue Ribbon
336 21st St Miami Beach
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Streamlined plating processes by organizing ingredients and utensils ahead of time for optimal efficiency during service hours.
- Assisted with inventory management by keeping track of supplies and notifying management when restocking was necessary.
- Upheld quality control measures by monitoring temperature logs and consistently checking food storage areas for compliance.
- Assisted chefs with plating dishes, ensuring a visually appealing presentation for guests.
- Communicated food orders to chefs to execute priorities and special requests.
- Maintained clear communication channels with kitchen staff to address any issues or discrepancies in orders promptly.
- Assisted wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
- Supported kitchen staff in maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout service hours.
Pastry Chef
JOIA Beach
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to specific client preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to create unique dessert offerings that complemented main dishes.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Kitchen Staff Member
Prime Italian
101 Ocean Dr Miami Beach
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during peak service hours.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
Education
12 Grade - Booths
Miami Beach Senior High School
2232 Prairie Ave Miami Beach 11.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Food presentation
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking techniques
- Supervising Food Prep
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Motivation
- Order delivery practices
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Baoli Miami
04.2022 - Current
Expo Runner
Blue Ribbon
01.2021 - 12.2022
Pastry Chef
JOIA Beach
12.2020 - 06.2022
Kitchen Staff Member
Prime Italian
04.2018 - 11.2020
12 Grade - Booths
Miami Beach Senior High School